Poetry and Potpourri .... November 7-8-9, 2003

11-7-2003 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

[JustAmy]

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The Poetry Branch has been in limbo since the prior hostess left FreeRepublic April 15th 2003. We've since learned that said hostess has lost her posting privilege. That being the case, and Jim Robinson having given his ok, I wanted to renew the thread.

FreeRepublic is blessed with many fine poets, and we look forward to seeing their poems posted on FR once again. There were many non-poet FReepers who visited the Poetry Branch for the camaraderie; we hope they will return.

I would like to invite everyone to visit and relax at Poetry and Potpourri. Hopefully you will renew old acquaintances for chatting, sharing jokes, telling stories, posting cartoons, etc. Everyone needs a place to escape from the everyday news, make Poetry and Potpourri that place.

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The Belvedere's Guardian Wolf ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf.

[JustAmy]

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November 5-6, 2003

[JustAmy]

The Autumn
Elizabeth Barret Browning

Go, sit upon the lofty hill,
And turn your eyes around,
Where waving woods and waters wild
Do hymn an autumn sound.
The summer sun is faint on them --
The summer flowers depart --
Sit still -- as all transform'd to stone,
Except your musing heart.

How there you sat in summer-time,
May yet be in your mind;
And how you heard the green woods sing
Beneath the freshening wind.
Though the same wind now blows around,
You would its blast recall;
For every breath that stirs the trees,
Doth cause a leaf to fall.

Oh! like that wind, is all the mirth
That flesh and dust impart:
We cannot bear its visitings,
When change is on the heart.
Gay words and jests may make us smile,
When Sorrow is asleep;
But other things must make us smile,
When Sorrow bids us weep!

The dearest hands that clasp our hands, --
Their presence may be o'er;
The dearest voice that meets our ear,
That tone may come no more!
Youth fades; and then, the joys of youth,
Which once refresh'd our mind,
Shall come -- as, on those sighing woods,
The chilling autumn wind.

Hear not the wind -- view not the woods;
Look out o'er vale and hill-
In spring, the sky encircled them --
The sky is round them still.
Come autumn's scathe -- come winter's cold --
Come change -- and human fate!
Whatever prospect Heaven doth bound,
Can ne'er be desolate.

[The Mayor]

Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me." —John 21:22

Resentment comes from looking at others; contentment comes from looking to God.

[Darksheare]

Morning.
Have my coffee here in front o' me myself.
I'm here as well, and am responding on this thread rather than keep stretching yesterday's thread along time warp style.
(Though that can be fun.. and might inspire someone to write something odd.)

[dansangel]

Happy Autumn and TGIF to Poetry and Potpourri!

(((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

[TexasCowboy]

I love Elizabeth Barret Browning, Amy.
Thanks!

[Calpernia]

Morning to Potpourri!

Stop by to learn more about and support Lt. Col. Allen B. West I spoke to him last night and his lawyer will be sending more information that will soon be posted.

[MEG33]

Did you know about the Browning Library in Waco,Texas at Baylor University?It contains the largest collection of books,manuscripts and memorabilia about the Brownings .It is open to the public.Other poets of the Victorian era are included in the research library.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning. Russ!!
I think I will sample one of those donuts this morning. Thank You!!
It is nice to be able to have a cup of coffee while sampling the inspirational quote each morning.

[JustAmy]

How about another poem by my Great Aunt?



MY MOTHER

My mother died when I was small,
Her picture hangs upon a wall,
And though she died before I knew
How much a mother's love can do
To smooth the way, to cheer, and bless
With kindly counsel, fond caress,
As often as I come and go,
I feel her presence, seem to know
Her sweet concern in all I do,
And that her love is deep and true.

And in my dreams sometimes I see
A figure bending over me,
A girlish form with supple grace,
With wistful mien, and smiling face,
She lifts her head, I meet her eyes
And am aware with glad surprise,
That she has come from out the frame
And gently calls me by my name.

By Laressa Cox McBurney
Published in Prairie Panorama in 1938

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[Alamo-Girl]

A beautiful poem! Thank you and buuuump!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you oh so very much for another beautiful poem by your great Aunt!

[JustAmy]

"Though that can be fun.. and might inspire someone to write something odd."

Hey Dark ...... are your intentions to confuse us or just make us dizzy? (Yes it was kind of fun jumping from thread to thread last week LOL)

[JustAmy]

It's so nice to see you this morning! Hugs.

[JustAmy]

It's great to see you this morning, Cowboy!
Hope you have time to sit a spell and enjoy a cup of coffee and some great company!

[MEG33]

Oh.my that poem would fit my Mother's experience,too.Her Mother died when she was a toddler.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Cal!

[TexasCowboy]

Hi, Amy!
I know the coffee is good and the company is great, but I'm trying to penetrate Mother Earth in search of hydrocarbons so I don't have a lot of time.

In a few days I'll have some time, and I'll pull up a chunk of shade and sit awhile.
Thanks, Amy!

[JustAmy]

I was not aware of the Browning Library in Waco. I don't think I have ever been to that area of Texas. My family is in the panhandle and some are in the Dallas area. I guess I also have distant cousins in Oklahoma.

I really enjoyed the Genealogy Library at the Forth Worth Library.